Substantial 13,470ct natural green Malachite

This substantial malachite exhibits a gorgeous orbicular pattern highlighting its smooth spherical crystal growth with tight bullseye patterning seen from the side. Its color palette is filled with rich emerald and forest greens accented by brilliant blue green with a natural glossy luster. It measures an impressive 174.5mm x 163.0mm x 87.6mm, and weighs a whopping 5.94 pounds! Malachite has a long history, from its use as a protective amulet in ancient times, to being ground for pigments for painting, to the great "Malachite Room" at the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. This striking gem has been admired for its unique green color palette for generations. Sourced from the Congo.